In this cover image released by People, singer Beyonce graces the cover of People magazine's special issue naming her the World's Most Beautiful Woman for 2012. The 30-year-old singer tops the magazine's annual list of the World's Most Beautiful in a special double issue. less

In this cover image released by People, singer Beyonce graces the cover of People magazine's special issue naming her the World's Most Beautiful Woman for 2012. The 30-year-old singer tops the magazine's annual ... more

Beyonce's five 2003 Grammy awards on display during program featuring her mother, Tina Knowles, at the University of Houston MD Anderson Library, Monday, Oct. 3, 2011, in Houston. Tina Knowles was featured at the University of Houston's Friends of Women's Studies Living Archives program, which honors the achievements of local women. Beyonce's debut solo album Dangerously in Love in 2003, became one of the most successful albums of that year, earning her a then record-tying five Grammy Awards. less

Beyonce's five 2003 Grammy awards on display during program featuring her mother, Tina Knowles, at the University of Houston MD Anderson Library, Monday, Oct. 3, 2011, in Houston. Tina Knowles was featured at ... more

Houston recording artist, Beyonce, works with Rudy Rasmus, pastor of St. John's Downtown Church putting non-perishable food items in a box for the Houston Food Bank that will be given to those in need in the Houston area, before Beyonce's concert at the Toyota Center Saturday, July 14, 2007, in Houston. less

Houston recording artist, Beyonce, works with Rudy Rasmus, pastor of St. John's Downtown Church putting non-perishable food items in a box for the Houston Food Bank that will be given to those in need in the ... more

Beyonce Knowles, left, poses for photos with her mother, Tina Knowles, right, at the University of Houston MD Anderson Library, Monday, Oct. 3, 2011, in Houston. Tina Knowles was featured at the University of Houston's Friends of Women's Studies Living Archives program, which honors the achievements of local women. (Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle) less

Beyonce Knowles, left, poses for photos with her mother, Tina Knowles, right, at the University of Houston MD Anderson Library, Monday, Oct. 3, 2011, in Houston. Tina Knowles was featured at the University of ... more

Beyoncé's parents Mathew and Tina Knowles, who divorced after news broke of Mathew Knowles' extramarital affair that produced a son. Shortly after that scandal, Beyoncé fired her father as her manager. (AP photo) less

Beyoncé's parents Mathew and Tina Knowles, who divorced after news broke of Mathew Knowles' extramarital affair that produced a son. Shortly after that scandal, Beyoncé fired her father as her manager. (AP ... more

Beyoncé has been called gracious. And she proved it when, after winning her own award, she let Taylor Swift finish her acceptance speech after the country star was interrupted by Kanye West at the MTV VMAs in 2009. (Getty Images) less

Beyoncé has been called gracious. And she proved it when, after winning her own award, she let Taylor Swift finish her acceptance speech after the country star was interrupted by Kanye West at the MTV VMAs in ... more

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At an inauguration ball in 2009, Beyoncé serenaded the president and first lady with Etta James' At Last. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

At an inauguration ball in 2009, Beyoncé serenaded the
president and first lady with Etta James' At Last. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)